Man Arrested In Phoenixville Sneaks Heroin Into Chester County Prison: DA

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — A man recently arrested in Phoenixville on drug charges allegedly snuck heroin into Chester County Prison, where he distributed it, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office.

Jarrett Mason was arrested in Phoenixville on July 15 on drug charges, the DA said. During his arrest, he hid heroin from authorities in his hair and was then taken to the prison on S. Wawaset Road in West Chester.

On July 16, another inmate reported that Mason was dealing the heroin around the prison, the DA said.

Correctional officers searched Mason, and found that he had moved the heroin inside his body to hide it, officials said.

Mason has been charged with felony counts of furnishing contraband and drug dealing in prison, among other charges, according to the DA.

Image courtesy Chester County District Attorney's Office.